Chandelure's evolution line lives off of the life force of other creatures. [He lowers his head a little, hat brim obscuring his eyes.] It's possible for them to refrain from taking it all, but... it is still dangerous, as you can see.

[...] But he should recover, yes; I've seen similar instances in the past. [It happens, with young Litwick and inexperienced Trainers, sometimes.] However, I have never seen a case this grave...